| | | | | Everybody hates rust. Except, perhaps, some photographers like Jay. Rust has two qualities that we look for in a subject - color and texture. Rusted metal has a color that only can be described as “rust”, it’s a reddish brown that is particular shade of awesome. As you begin to look closer at your rusty subject, you will begin to see the unique texture that rusted metal provides. As water begins to oxidize the surface, layers of metal flake away leaving slightly different colors of rust and an uneven texture that is interesting in its own right. Add original paint on the surface of the metal and your subject becomes unique, and that very uniqueness is what holds the viewer's attention. Mix in additional elements like chrome from an old car or tall grass in front of a fender and your abstract composition just achieved a new level of photographic perfection. Within the rust, consider how light and dark space can compliment each other, or look to outside elements to try and provide contrasting or complimentary colors to give your image a colorful pop. With a little luck you’ll find that rust can be a successful design element to your abstract photos. |
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| Sitting in front of your computer is supposed to be a productive experience for a photographer. There are plenty of lessons to learn as you process your photos. The Develop Module in Lightroom is an untapped gem of educational opportunity, but before you begin using this module, there’s another lesson to learn - that “Delete is Good”. Images fail for one of two reasons - an artistic flaw or a technical flaw. Getting rid of images that don’t meet your artistic criteria is a great experience for any photographer. Look at how your images progress over the course of a shooting mission and hone in on your subject. Try to remember your thoughts at the time you created the image, and analyze where you started the sequence and where you ended up. Keep that thought in mind as you return to the field with a clean card and fresh eyes. When we delete images, it tells us that you are attempting new concepts, learning more about the craft of photography, and are well on your way to becoming a better photographer. It is far better to attempt and fail than never move beyond anything different. |
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In eastern Washington there is a place that gives photographers the opportunity to discover lines. Lines made of dirt. The Palouse region is known for its rolling hillsides with varying textures, shapes, and weather fronts that are a must for any nature photographer. Participants will experience sunrises and sunsets along with midday image critiques guaranteed to improve their compositional skills. 5 spaces remain (8 Total).
When:
June 3-5, 2016
Where:
Pullman, Washington
Goals:
Rolling landscape, texture, pattern, and sunrise & sunset
Price:
$995.00 |
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